What is CVE-2024-46455?

CVE-2024-46455 is a medium-severity XML external entity injection (XXE) vulnerability in unstructured (pip), affecting versions < 0.14.3. It is fixed in 0.14.3. An XML parser processes external entity references in untrusted input, causing the server to fetch internal resources or remote URLs.

Which versions of unstructured are affected by CVE-2024-46455?

unstructured (pip) versions < 0.14.3 is affected.

Is there a fix for CVE-2024-46455?

Yes. CVE-2024-46455 is fixed in 0.14.3. Upgrade to this version or later.

Is CVE-2024-46455 exploitable, and should I be worried?

Whether CVE-2024-46455 is exploitable in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable. A CVSS score is a worst-case rating; it does not account for your specific deployment, configuration, or usage patterns. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to show which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so you can focus on the ones that represent real risk.

What actually determines whether CVE-2024-46455 is exploitable, and how bad it is?

Exploitability and impact are not fixed properties of a CVE. They depend on runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A high CVSS score on a dependency that never runs is not the same as real risk. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter.

CVE-2024-46455 in unstructured | Intelligent Application Security

Q: Which versions of unstructured are affected by CVE-2024-46455?

unstructured (pip) versions < 0.14.3 is affected.

Q: Is there a fix for CVE-2024-46455?

Yes. CVE-2024-46455 is fixed in 0.14.3. Upgrade to this version or later.

Q: Is CVE-2024-46455 exploitable, and should I be worried?

Whether CVE-2024-46455 is exploitable in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable. A CVSS score is a worst-case rating; it does not account for your specific deployment, configuration, or usage patterns. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to show which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so you can focus on the ones that represent real risk.

Q: What actually determines whether CVE-2024-46455 is exploitable, and how bad it is?

Exploitability and impact are not fixed properties of a CVE. They depend on runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A high CVSS score on a dependency that never runs is not the same as real risk. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-46455?

Upgrade unstructured to 0.14.3 or later.

Summary

unstructured v.0.14.2 and before is vulnerable to XML External Entity (XXE) via the XMLParser.

Impact

An XML parser processes external entity references in untrusted input, causing the server to fetch internal resources or remote URLs. Typical impact: local file disclosure, server-side request forgery, or denial of service.

Affected versions

unstructured (< 0.14.3)

Security releases

unstructured → 0.14.3 (pip)

Kodem intelligence

Severity tells you how bad this could be in the worst case. It does not tell you whether you are exposed. Exploitability and impact are functions of runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A vulnerable package can sit in your dependency tree and never run.

Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter. Kodem's runtime-powered SCA identifies whether this CVE is reachable in your applications.

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Remediation advice

Upgrade unstructured to 0.14.3 or later to resolve this vulnerability.

Kodem Kai can prioritize this vulnerability in your dependency tree and generate a fix recommendation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-46455? CVE-2024-46455 is a medium-severity XML external entity injection (XXE) vulnerability in unstructured (pip), affecting versions < 0.14.3. It is fixed in 0.14.3. An XML parser processes external entity references in untrusted input, causing the server to fetch internal resources or remote URLs.
Which versions of unstructured are affected by CVE-2024-46455? unstructured (pip) versions < 0.14.3 is affected.
Is there a fix for CVE-2024-46455? Yes. CVE-2024-46455 is fixed in 0.14.3. Upgrade to this version or later.
Is CVE-2024-46455 exploitable, and should I be worried? Whether CVE-2024-46455 is exploitable in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable. A CVSS score is a worst-case rating; it does not account for your specific deployment, configuration, or usage patterns. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to show which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so you can focus on the ones that represent real risk. Get a demo
What actually determines whether CVE-2024-46455 is exploitable, and how bad it is? Exploitability and impact are not fixed properties of a CVE. They depend on runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A high CVSS score on a dependency that never runs is not the same as real risk. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter.
How do I fix CVE-2024-46455? Upgrade unstructured to 0.14.3 or later.

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